Fatal Crash Main Street Joplin Missouri

Two vehicles were involved a collison this afternoon on 23rd & Main Street in Joplin, Missouri. A Jeep Cherokee and Jetta were involed three persons were transported to a local hospital were a male passed away a short time later.

On May 14, 2020 at approximately 1:28 P.M. officers were dispatched to 23rd St & Main St. for an injury crash. The initial investigation shows one northbound vehicle crossed into the southbound lane of traffic and struck a SUV that was traveling southbound. The northbound passenger car was occupied by three people, all were transported to a local hospital where one adult male was pronounced deceased. The southbound vehicle was occupied by one person and sought medical attention at a local hospital. Joplin Police Major Crash Team is on scene now investigating this crash. Updates will be released as they become available.